Panasonic DMR-E65 manual Erasing all the contents of a disc or card-Format

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While stopped

Erasing all the contents of a disc or card—Format

[RAM] [SD] [PC]

Preparation

Press [DVD] or [SD/PC] to select the drive. Release protection (page 36).

1

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “DISC

MANAGEMENT” or “CARD MANAGEMENT” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Format Disc” or “Format” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

5 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and press [ENTER].

A message appears when formatting is finished.

6 Press [ENTER].

[Note]

Formatting erases all contents (including computer data), and it cannot be restored. Check carefully before

proceeding. The contents are erased when you format it even if you have set protection.

Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while formatting. This can render the disc unusable.

Formatting normally takes a few minutes, however it may take up to a maximum of 70 minutes ([RAM]).

To stop formatting

Press [RETURN].

(You can cancel formatting if it takes more than 2 minutes. The disc or card must be reformatted if you do this.)

Formatting cannot be performed on DVD-R or CD-R/RW.

When a disc or card has been formatted using this unit, it may not be possible to use it on any other equipment.

You cannot format a Microdrive or mobile hard disk on this unit.

Enabling DVD-R to be played on other equipment—Finalize

[DVD-R]

Preparation

Press [DVD] to select the DVD drive.

1 While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “DISC

MANAGEMENT” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [3, 4] to select “Auto-Play

Select” and press [ENTER].

Press [3, 4] to select “Top Menu” or “Title 1” and press [ENTER].

You can select whether to show the top menu after finalizing. Top Menu: The top menu appears first.

Title 1: The disc content is played without displaying the top menu.

4 Press [3, 4] to select “Finalize” and press [ENTER].

1Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

2 Press [2, 1] to select “Start” and press [ENTER]. A message appears when finalizing is finished.

3 Press [ENTER].

[Note]

After finalizing

The disc becomes play-only and you can no longer record or edit.

Titles are divided into about 5-minute§chapters.

§This time varies greatly depending on the condition and mode

of recording.

There is a pause of several seconds between titles during play.

Do not disconnect the AC mains lead while finalizing. This

will render the disc unusable. Finalizing takes up to 15 minutes.

You cannot finalize DVD-R recorded on other manufacturer’s equipment.

 

Before

After

 

finalizing

finalizing

 

 

 

Disc display on this unit

DVD-R

DVD-V

Recording/Editing/Entering name

Y

t

Play on other players

t

Y

Convenient functions

DVD-R finalized on this unit may not be playable on other players due to the condition of the recording.

To exit the screen

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

Press [RETURN].

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Contents RQT7450-L Model No. DMR-E65Example This Unit is Intended for USE in Moderate Climates Getting startedAccessories Table of contentsRemote control Useful featuresControl reference guide Remote controlMain unit Unit’s displayDo not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder When the unit is not to be used for a long timeBefore moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty Connecting to a VCR with 21-pin Scart terminal Connecting to a television with 21-pin Scart TerminalStarted Component video outputConnection Connecting an amplifier or system componentTo enjoy multi-channel surround sound on DVD-Video Connection to a stereo amplifierAuto-Setup To enjoy progressive video Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Setup and press EnterSelecting television type and aspect Press FunctionsPoint the remote control at the television When the following indicator appears on the unit’s displayTo change the code on the remote control Television operationDiscs you can use for recording and play 12 cm/8 cm Disc and card informationPlay-only discs 12 cm/8 cm Discs that cannot be playedCards useable on this unit Accessory discsTypes of disc for the type of connected Structure of folders displayed by this unitPress DVD to select the DVD drive Recording television programmesPress W X CH to select the channel Press ¥ REC to start recordingPlaying while you are recording Recording modes and approximate recording timesPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Start and press Enter Flexible RecordingRefer to the control reference on Press F Timer Timer recordingUsing G-CODEsystem to make timer recordings Press G-CodeManually programming timer recordings To put the unit on timer recording standby To exit the timer recording listCheck, change or delete a programme To change a programmePlaying recorded video contents/Playing play-only discs Skipping the specified Operations during playTime Time Slip Manual SkipErase Editing operations during playCreate chapter Changing audioUsing the tree screen to find a group Using menus to play MP3Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a group Press TOP MenuSD card slot Playing still picturesPC card slot Inserting/Removing the SD/PC cardPress Direct Navigator Press DVD or SD/PC to select the driveUseful functions during still picture play RotateDisc menu-Setting the disc content Using on-screen menus and Status messagesOn-screen menus Press DisplayPress Status Status messagesPlay menu-Change the play sequence Picture menu-Change the picture qualityEditing titles/chapters and playing chapters Editing titles/chaptersPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select the chapter EditingCancel Protection§ Press 2, 1 to select Yes and press Enter Set up Protection§Properties Enter NameCreating play lists Creating, editing and playing play listsPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Play List and press Enter Press ReturnPlay list operations Editing and playing play lists/chaptersEditing still pictures Set up Protection §Picture and folder operation Press 2, 1 to select number of print 0 toStart play on the other equipment Recording from a video cassette recorderPress ¥ REC Manual recordingTransferring dubbing still pictures Transferring dubbing using the transferring dubbing listPress Functions Functions windowPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select an item and press Enter To exit the Functions windowDisc and card management Setting the protectionPress Functions Press 3, 4, 2, 1 to select Disc Press 3, 4 to select Disc Protection and press EnterEnabling DVD-R to be played on other equipment-Finalize Erasing all the contents of a disc or card-FormatShow Enter Name screen Entering textPress 3, 4, 2, 1 to select a Character and press EnterSummary of settings Changing the unit’s settingsCommon procedures FunctionsTabs Menus Options Underlined items are the factory presets Changing the unit’s settingsPicture Connection TV Aspect ConvenientDTS MpegPress 3, 4 to select Manual and press Enter TuningManual TV System Clock settingsChild Lock Maintenance/Disc and card handlingUnit care Disc and card handlingSafety precautions SpecificationsGlossary Set upPage Frequently asked questionsCover RecordingOn the television Error messagesOn the unit’s display Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting guide Play Play fails to start even when Ratings passwordPlay is pressed Play starts but then stopsIndex